1. For which values of the parameter a does the following linear system have (i) a unique solution, (ii) no solution, (iii) infinitely many solutions? x+y+7z = −7 2x + 3y +17z = -16 x+2y + (a² +1)z = 3a

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11. For which values of the parameter a does the following linear system have (i) a
unique solution, (ii) no solution, (iii) infinitely many solutions?
x+y+7z= −7
2x + 3y + 17z = -16
x+2y + (a² +1)z = 3a
Transcribed Image Text:11. For which values of the parameter a does the following linear system have (i) a unique solution, (ii) no solution, (iii) infinitely many solutions? x+y+7z= −7 2x + 3y + 17z = -16 x+2y + (a² +1)z = 3a
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